Indian Head Massage is a really popular treatment in 2024 as it provides a great opportunity to ease tension in the upper back, shoulders, neck, face and arms.  At our sister company, Cheltenham Reflexology and Massage, we saw a huge rise in enquiries about Indian Head Massage treatments post Covid. And now, people continue to struggle with tension in their upper body, as they either work from home, or in the office, spending hours sat at a computer screen. There are still misconceptions about Indian Head Massage (IHM) and we aim to set the record straight at our Cheltenham training cours ..read more

Facial Massage & Skincare – VTCT-Accredited (Professional level) Course in September, 2024 I love facial treatments! A client’s skin health always improves and they leave our clinic feeling relaxed, and often with improved self-esteem. This facial training course at Cheltenham School of Complementary Therapy & Beauty provides thorough knowledge and practical application of facial treatments.  You will need to work through the theory work, on our E-learning platform, before we start the face-to-face training days at our school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The practical day ..read more

FHT-Accredited Pregnancy Massage training course for existing professional therapists, with a QCF Level 3 Massage qualification – Saturday 27th April, 2024 We love our pregnancy massage course! We know that there are so many pregnant ladies looking for qualified therapists, who can confidently provide a therapeutic massage treatment, rather than we worried about touching them! This pregnancy massage course is FHT-accredited. The first ‘day’ involves independent learning (in your own time) on our E-learning platform and the second day’s learning being face-to-face in Cheltenham. This means tha ..read more

We are excited to be able to offer our 1-Day Hot Stone Massage Course on Mon 13th May, 2024!   This is a 1-day Hot Stone Massage Course, suitable for qualified Level 3 Massage Therapists (Aromatherapy, Sports, holistic, Swedish). Your tutor has 17 years of massage experience and will provide a positive learning experience. On this day you will take your massage skills and advance them further, with the use of hot basalt stones. You will learn about the tradition of hot stones and how to use them safely, in order to offer an alternative massage service. This treatment appeals to clients w ..read more

Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage – VTCT-Accredited – Professional Level 3 (8-Days Face-to-Face) Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage Course (VTCT) £1,795.00 *Early Bird Level 3 Swedish Massage Certificate Course – Book before 20th Jan to receive £100 discount DETAILS The Level 3 Massage qualification provides you with everything you need in order to become a professional massage therapist, either working for yourself or working in a clinic, spa or alternative setting. Our training courses in 2024 combine online learning for the theory elements and then face-to-face training for the pr ..read more

It’s the 1st September, the start of a new month and a new season. Honestly, where has the time gone? With the colder months heading our way, after a very wet and grey summer, we too are dreading the shorter and darker days of winter. But we believe this is the perfect opportunity to get stuck in something new whilst we hibernate for the winter! Starting on 30th September, we have our diploma courses, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Body Massage and Complementary Therapies beginning. Our courses combine online learning for theory elements and then face-to-face training for the practical elements ov ..read more

Working in the health and wellness industry can offer a well balanced lifestyle and has many rewarding benefits.  Massage therapy, in particular, is a great choice if you are looking for a career with flexibility around home life. The transition from career to career can often be scary, but the beauty of training as a massage therapist is that, here at Cheltenham School of Complementary Therapy & Beauty, training is done on selected weekends over a course of 4-6 months. With very little sacrifice you will be job-ready with all the required skills to begin offering massage treatments r ..read more

Do you know how you will earn your CPD (Continuous Professional Development) points this year? You can earn CPD points in many ways. These include: Providing treatments and writing up as case studies Reading professional articles and making notes Attending online seminars Researching something relevant to your therapy Attending training events. In the next few months we have Reflexology, Teaching & Education, Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage, Facial, Reflexology Refresher, Hot Stone Massage and Pregnancy Massage training courses available. To find out more and to book your ..read more

Hey there I don’t know about you but I’m loving the longer and lighter days we’ve been getting in the past few weeks. It’s nearly Spring! With new growth in mind, we’ve got some more therapy courses available and I’m really excited to be able to offer them at our training hub in Cheltenham. I came across a theory the other day, that if you mix your holistic or beauty offerings up in your business, a feeling of freshness comes with it. Customers can re-engage and staff will also benefit from the excitement of offering something new. Let us know if we can help you with any training needs. All th ..read more

Train to become a Professional Massage Therapist in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Swedish Massage Training begins in February, 2023! 5 Reasons to Become a Massage Therapist Massage therapy is a great choice if you are looking for a new career in the health and wellness industry. It is a rewarding career that offers stability, flexibility and more importantly, a sense of purpose. Here, we will be discussing the appealing benefits and why a career as a massage therapist may be ideal for you.  1. A Career You Can Start Quickly Depending on the training school, you could qualify as a profession ..read more